Palo Alto County

Palo Alto County is located in Iowa, United States.

Quick Facts: Palo Alto County
County Name
Palo Alto
State
Iowa (IA)
HASC Code (County)
US-IA-PO
FIPS Code (County)
19147
County Seat
Emmetsburg
Largest City (in County)
Emmetsburg
Population (County)
10,147
Land Area
564.00 sq mi (1,461.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Towns, Villages, and Other Municipalities in Palo Alto County

No municipalities classified as 'Towns' or 'Villages' found in Palo Alto County based on available data.

Palo Alto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 10,147 people, with a population density of about 17.99 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 564.00 square miles (1,461.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Emmetsburg, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Emmetsburg.

Geographically, Palo Alto County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Ruthven 1,430 ft and its lowest point at Emmetsburg 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Iowa
State Capital
Des Moines
Largest City (State)
Des Moines
State Nickname
Hawkeye State
State Elevation
High: Raymond 6,120 ft | Low: Princeton 480 ft
State Pop. Density
53.38/sq mi
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